The Files Pane
The files pane is the most straightforward of the three panes in this panel. The files pane is a list of all the HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other files that will live on your Web server. Dreamweaver stores the files in directories in the same fashion they would appear on the server. And you can use this window to upload or download versions of your pages. If you have version control on your server, this is where you would check in or check out the files for editing and publishing.
The Assets Pane
The assets pane is a window that many people forget about when using Dreamweaver, but it is extremely valuable. This pane keeps track of all the non-HTML assets that are associated with your Web site, including:
- images
- colors
- URLs
- Flash files
- Shockwave files
- movie files
- scripts, like JavaScript or ActiveX
- templates
- library items
The Snippets Pane
The snippets pane is where you can store bits of code that you use a lot. There are also lots of pre-written snippets you can use to add standard code elements to your site. Be aware of the HTML code, as some of the snippets might introduce tables or other layout elements that you wouldn't want to use on your site.
